They're burning rubber for you

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2017 Porsche 911 Turbo

Porsche recently introduced new turbocharged engines on its entry level 911 models, but this one has a capital T. The latest all-wheel-drive 911 Turbo is the most potent 911 ever. It's 3.8-liter flat-6 engine can pump out up to 580 hp, accelerate it to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds, and keep pushing to a top speed of 205 mph. The price hasn't yet been announced, but the current 911 Turbo costs $151,000 for the coupe, $163,000 for the convertible.

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VLF Force 1

Henrik Fisker used to sell hybrid cars. Not anymore. The designer has teamed up with former GM product chief Bob Lutz to create this custom Dodge Viper. It wears Fisker's signature style, executed in carbon fiber bodywork, plus a modified version of the Viper's 8.4-liter V10 rated at 745 hp and 638 lb-ft of torque. VLF says it can hit 60 mph in 3.0 seconds and a top speed of 218 mph. It's $268,500 price tag is also sky high, but includes a leather-trimmed interior with a champagne bottle holder between the seats.

Remember: don't drink and drive.

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2017 Infiniti Q60

The Infiniti Q60 has been on the road for a long time, since 2008, back when it was called the G37 Coupe. But a new one is finally on the way. The 2017 Q60 sports Infiniti's latest style and a choice of three turbocharged 4- and 6-cylinder engines, the top one with 400 hp. It'll also be available with Infiniti's unique drive-by-wire Direct Adaptive Steering, which uses electronic signals instead of a mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the steering rack.

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2016 BMW M2

The BMW M3/4 has been the uber sports coupe for the past three decades, but has gotten bigger and softer over the years, to the complaints of many. BMW has heard them loud and clear and will slot the smaller, lighter M2 below the M3/4 in April, with a 365 hp straight-6 engine, an M-division high performance chassis, and a starting price of $52,695.

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2017 Lexus LC 500

The LC 500 is a two-door mix of carbon fiber, aluminum, high-strength steel, dramatic styling, a 467 hp 5.0-liter V8 and a 10-speed transmission set to shake things up at Lexus dealerships next year at a price around $100,000.